What happened on Tuesday January 21, 1969?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1969:

• Shirley Chisholm Enters Congress Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, breaking significant racial and gender barriers in American political representation. She went on to found the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971 and the Congressional Women's Caucus in 1977, and made history as the first Black major-party candidate for president when she sought the Democratic nomination in 1972.
• Lucens Nuclear Reactor Radiation Incident An experimental underground nuclear reactor at Lucens Vad, Switzerland, experienced a radiation release into a cavern, which was subsequently sealed to contain potential contamination. This incident highlighted the risks associated with early nuclear reactor technologies and underground research facilities.
• 22nd NHL All-Star Game The 22nd NHL All-Star Game was held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with the West team securing a 3-3 tie against the East team, showcasing top hockey talent of the era.
• Ted Long CFL Profile Ted Long was a slot back for the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the Canadian Football League, representing a professional athlete in Canadian sports during the late 1960s.

Events in 1969

January 21, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1969

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1969

January 21, 1969 was a Tuesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1969 can also be written as 1/21/1969 in the US and as 21/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1969:

• Karina Lombard

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• Rusty Greer

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1969:

• Angiolo Alebardi
• Giovanni Comisso
• Candido De Giovanni
• Marie Mounib
• Raffaele Pastore

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on January 21st

January 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
4. Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
5. Sly & the Family Stone - Everyday People

January 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1969 was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Marmalade - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
2. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
3. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
4. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
5. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life

January 21, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
3. Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind
4. Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
5. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 1969 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 21, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1969

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Someone born on January 21, 1969 is:

56 years 3 months old,

or 675 months and 2 days old,

or 2935 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20546 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1969?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 21, 1969.

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